capitalistic

adj

Etymology: From capitalist + -ic, probably after German kapitalistisch. Derived from Proto-Indo-European *káput (“head”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kap-.

1. Of or pertaining to capitalism or to capitalists.

   “This gloomy view of the capitalistic production system envisioned ceaseless warfare among the major powers.”

   “In other words, the workers will overthrow the capitalistic class and establish a so-called dictatorship of the proletariat, which will finally become a classless society.”

2. Organised on a capitalist basis.